Banzai

In any Ironman there is only one thing driving all the athletes. Get to this place and the day, no mater how it has unfolded is a success. With over 400 first timers here in Western Australia this is the place they have been dreaming about for months.

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First Off the Bike

The week before a key race such as an ironman can be testing. With all of the hard work done, often we're at a bit of a loss as to what to do. We know we are no longer in "training.." we know we should somehow start to feel "fresh," but at the same time our hormones and sleep patterns can get pretty out of whack! Throw in a time zone difference, some last minute work deadlines and interstate travel and it's easy to lose track of the main goal for the week - getting ready to race!

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Trizone

Tomorrow in Phuket the 2010 Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship will take place with a host of Australians chasing podium spots. Trizone spoke to a few of our leading triathletes who will be among the action at the front of the field. Anna Cleaver, Melissa Rollinson, Michelle Wu, Christie Sym, Paul Ambrose and non-starter Peter Schokman talk about how they are feeling, who to watch out for and in Pete’s case why he will not be on the start line.

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Trizone

By British Triathlon Federation

World Champion Jane Egan has rounded off an outstanding year in paratriathlon by winning the Disability Sport award at last night’s Sunday Mail and sportscotland 2010 Scottish Sports Awards.
”It was an amazing evening and I was thrilled to win the award - I couldn’t believe it!” Jane Egan,Paratriathlon World Champion TRI 1
The paratriathlete from Kilbarchan, near Glasgow has seen unprecedented success this year winning both the European and World Championships,...

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International Triathlon Union

The week’s winner of in our photo of the year series garnered over half the votes and is the biggest winner of the series so far with votes totalling almost 3 times that of its nearest rival. The image, a bright colourful moment where we see Spanish athlete Jose Miguel Perez diving into a snow of wake in the foreground absorbed in his race as media in the background crowd a position trying to capture the perfect shot. The green of the large trees and vibrant blue sky also portray the natural...

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International Triathlon Union

With two days to go before the big showdown here at Bussleton, there is a buzz of activity across the little town. For both professional athletes and age-groupers, this marks an interesting time: with all of the hard work done, it's now a matter of crossing the i's and dotting the t's before the big show on Sunday. This morning Trizone got along to the press conference, getting a feel for what is going through the minds of a few of the race favourites, as well as a couple of inspiring age-groupers.

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Trizone

Tri Cafe has made a special comeback for Ironman Western Australia. Host Phil Wrochna is joined by WTC's Trent Taylor and the fastest man on two feet in Kona this season Pete Jacobs to discuss all the big things in triathlon.

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First Off the Bike

Unconfirmed reports are circulating around the triathlon world that 2-time Hawaiian Ironman Champion Craig Alexander will be announcing his race entry into Port Macquarie, to be held in May 2011.

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First Off the Bike

With less than 48 hours until the 7th Ironman WA kicks off, today’s pre race press conference provided insight into how the top athletes are shaping up for their tilt at the title. We have the vision of Vernay, Jacobs and Keat facing the heat thrown by the media.

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First Off the Bike

John Maclean will be a feature at tonight's carbo night. After 'sucking the marrow out of life' he will provide the highlight for those attending. This morning we snapped him leaving the water after an early morning swim. Ironman, inspiration around every corner.

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First Off the Bike